Selling my Car to a Dealership

At Tower Honda of Longview, many customers come to us saying, “I’m thinking of selling my car to a dealership, but I’m not sure how.” Well, the process is easy enough for any Tyler area driver to learn. Read this guide on how to sell a car at a dealership from the Tower Honda of Longview finance team, and you’ll be ready in no time. 

Preparing your Car to Sell 

So, if you find yourself asking, “how does selling my car to a dealership work?” the first step is to get your car ready. Here’s what you need to do: 

• Clean Your Car: Improve the value of your car by having it washed and detailed, and by replacing small parts like windshield wipers or floor mats.
• Write a Detailed Description Of Your Car: List your car’s additional features and accessories. It also helps to have a detailed history of maintenance records of your vehicle. 
• Find Your Car’s Title: Having your vehicle’s title on hand so that when you sell it the process is quick and efficient.
• Estimate Your Car’s Value: Our value your trade-in tool allows you to estimate the value of your car. You can also use tools from websites like Cars.com or Kelley Blue Book. An estimate will help you negotiate your price. 
• Find the Right Dealership: Many dealerships in the Marshall area will purchase newer, gently used vehicles regardless of their used car inventory. Older models are easier to sell to used car dealerships. 

How to Sell Your Car to a Dealership

Now that you’re ready, here’s how to sell a car at a Gladewater-area dealership: 

• Make an Appointment: Make an appointment by contacting the dealership. Walk-ins are usually possible, but the dealer won’t have the proper documents ready and it will take longer. 
• Find the Used Car Manager: At the time of your appointment, the Used Car Manager or a salesperson will handle the sale. They’ll take the information that you’ve prepared on your vehicle and run a vehicle history report on your car. 
• Your Car Will be Inspected: The Used Car Manager or the service center of the dealership will inspect your vehicle’s quality and mechanical condition. This allows them to assess the value of your car. 
• Consider what you’re Offered: Once the inspection and appraisal are complete, the dealership will give you an offer. You can choose to either negotiate, accept the offer, or go to another dealership and try to get a better offer. Use the estimated value of your vehicle to help you negotiate. Once you accept, it’s simply a matter of exchanging the car’s title for the decided-upon price. 

Come to Tower Honda of Longview to Sell Your Car!

Come to Longview to sell your car to our dealership. You can contact us if you have any questions before you visit or to schedule an appointment.